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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This B1 speaking lesson is built on the video “gloeng 2ed s8 vid 4 1 1”. This video has 15 sentences and 151 words to shadow. The speech runs for 1:28. The speaker talks slowly, about 103 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. 91% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow. 4 of its 15 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
The 15 most advanced words in the video, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| package noun | /ˈpæk.ɪd͡ʒ/ | Something which is packed, a parcel, a box, an envelope. |
| nowadays adverb | /ˈnaʊ.ə.deɪz/ | At the present time; in the current era. |
| advertisement noun | /ˈædvɚˌtaɪzmənt/ | A commercial solicitation designed to sell some commodity, service or similar. |
| persuade verb | /pə(ɹ)ˈsweɪd/ | To successfully convince (someone) to agree to, accept, or do something, usually through reasoning and verbal influence. |
| disadvantage noun | /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪd͡ʒ/ | A weakness or undesirable characteristic; con; drawback. |
| advertise verb | /ˈædvɚˌtaɪ̯z/ | To give (especially public) notice of (something); to announce publicly. |
| advert verb | /ædvˈɝt/ | To take notice, to pay attention (to). |
| advertising noun | /ˈædvɚˌtaɪzɪŋ/ | Communication whose purpose is to influence potential customers about products and services. |
| display noun | /dɪsˈpleɪ/ | A show or spectacle. |
| obvious adjective | /ˈɑb.vi.əs/ | Easily discovered, seen, or understood; self-explanatory. |
| certainly adverb | /ˈsɜː.tn̩.li/ | In a way which is certain; with certainty. |
| impact noun | /ˈɪmpækt/ | The striking of one body against another; collision. |
| shop noun | /ʃɑp/ | An establishment that sells goods or services to the public; originally only a physical location, but now a virtual establishment as well. |
| quickly adverb | /ˈkwɪk.li/ | Rapidly; with speed; fast; with expedition. |
| product noun | /ˈpɹɑ.dəkt/ | Anything that is produced; a result. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Does advertising have an impact on what you buy?
- If you had to advertise a product, what would you do?
- What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of advertising?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Obligation: must / have to / need to saying that something is necessary | had to advertise |
Pronunciation to watch
- Long words — get the stress right: advertisement /ˈædvɚˌtaɪzmənt/, disadvantage /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪd͡ʒ/, advertising /ˈædvɚˌtaɪzɪŋ/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like package, nowadays, advertisement.
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.